Peatland restoration programme shortlisted for two prestigious awards
AN initiative aimed at increasing the number of trained and experienced contractors working in peatland restoration has been shortlisted for two prestigious awards.
Peatland ACTION...
Bearsden restoration project earns recognition
A Bearsden building which underwent an extensive rejuvenation and extension project has been commended at a major UK awards ceremony.
Kilmardinny House was shortlisted for...
Scottish built environment collaboration earns sustainability award recognition
SPECIALIST built environment PR company Building Relations PR and environmental networking platform Sustainabuild have won the Best Sustainable Marketing Initiative category at this year’s...
Taylor Wimpey Dunfermline site manager recognised with his first industry award
DUNCAN Currie, site manager at Taylor Wimpey's Meadowlands development in Dunfermline, has received his first NHBC Pride in the Job Quality award.
Out of the...
Homes for Scotland announces 2024 awards shortlist
SECTOR body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has announced the shortlist for its 2024 awards programme.
This year focused on how its members are meeting the...
Charity to launch online wellbeing workshops
A series of free online workshops for those in the construction industry are to be held, following a 25% increase in calls to the...
College on course for top sustainability award
THE South Lanarkshire College Low Carbon Teaching Building is in the running for a prestigious Green Gown Award, which rewards sustainability in the education sector.
The building,...
Site manager brothers earn quality awards
TWO brothers who work for Mactaggart & Mickel have pipped 16,000 other site managers across Britain to an NHBC Pride in the Job Quality Award...
HFS boss scoops top CEO prize at Scottish Women’s Awards
HOMES for Scotland (HFS) boss Nicola Barclay has won the CEO of the Year accolade at the Scottish Women’s Awards.
Approaching her second year as chief...
Kingdom Housing Association honoured for green credentials at London ceremony
FIFE-based Kingdom Housing Association has been recognised for its commitment to the environment during a ceremony at the Houses of Parliament in London.
The organisation...
Deadline looms for UK Roofing Awards 2024
ENTRIES are being sought for the UK Roofing Awards 2024, with the January 12 deadline now just a week away.
The awards recognise roofing, cladding...
Beaver Bridges wins top award
BEAVER Bridges has scooped the Bridge Contractor of the Year 2024 award at the New Civil Engineer Bridges Conference.
The event brings together engineers, contractors,...
Six of the best: Cala celebrates Scottish site manager success
SIX Cala site managers from Scotland have been recognised by the National Home Building Council (NHBC) with a Pride in the Job Quality Award.
Alan...
Building materials supplier wins inaugural Build Dumfries & Galloway programme
QUARRYING and concrete products supplier, Hoddam Contracting Ltd, is celebrating after winning the Champion Business Award at the inaugural hub South West Scotland Build...
Scotland Excel earns recognition for providing opportunities for construction SMEs
SCOTLAND Excel has been shortlisted for a public sector award for its work to create opportunities for small businesses within its construction portfolio.
The centre...
Glasgow trainee shortlisted for Young Surveyor of the Year accolade
RICS has announced the shortlist for the 2020 RICS Matrics Young Surveyor of the Year Awards.
The organisation said the calibre of entries this year...
Maple Maintenance triumphant in latest Build Ayrshire event
PROPERTY and garden maintenance company Maple Maintenance has won this year’s Build Ayrshire programme, delivered by hub South West Scotland.
Based in Skelmorlie, North Ayrshire,...
Ellon bricklayer takes top apprentice award
ELLON bricklayer Glen Thomson (22) has scooped the Apprentice of the Year prize at the Scottish Building Apprenticeship and Training Council’s 2016 Apprenticeship Awards.
Glen, who...
Cumbernauld site manager earns ninth quality award
SITE manager George Carty of Bellway Homes Limited (Scotland West) has won his ninth NHBC Pride in the Job Quality Award.
The Cumbernauld man won...
A big win for Peace
Recruiter for the construction sector, Peace Recruitment, picked up two awards at the S1 Jobs Recruitment Awards recently.
The Edinburgh-based firm was named Best Small...
